***Official Thread for 2016 BSMD applicants***

@Kipler, regarding the research, the accomplishments might be critical not just had done something. This is ridiculously competitive as you might know. Do you have other invites? You only need one eventually. GL

@J2H239 I only applied to this one. I wasn’t super invested in a BSMD program as im not entirely certain I’ll follow through with medicine. It was more like I took the opportunity when I had it. It’s probably good that I didn’t get it so that someone who is certain this is what they really want did. Good luck to everyone!

@kipler, so no big deal to you basically. Have a happy college life in the coming 4 years and GL for everything.

@kipler im in the same boat as you my entire high school career revolved around research and i made significant discoveries. I was accepted to some of the most prestigious research programs in the country the last three years. I really dont see why I didnt get an invite from Pitt i thought I had everything they were looking for and more

@faith4ever17820 I had a letter from my mentor too. I was kind of surprised too when I got rejected, which sounds a little cocky, but then I just think about all the middle schoolers across the country who’ve accomplished more than me. It’s ridiculous what it takes to get accepted.

@faith4ever17820, in any highly competitive things such as getting in HYP or prestigious BS/MD programs, no one could know the exact reason why
, I believe you would get lucky in somewhere else.

Finally got RPI / Albany interview invite, While many are awaiting results from Albany :slight_smile:

Congratulations to folks for UPitt interview!

It is interesting but often the best research people don’t make best doctor to people and vice versa
It is for this reason often strongest research are not chosen for md programs

Received WASHU Univ. Scholars Program and Danforth Scholarship invitation. It is a paid trip. Updated on portal. Mar 31 to Apr 3.

Congrats to Pitt GAP invitees, I am sure there will be a some more posts announcing their interviews

I am so curious to see what it takes to get Upitt or WASHU combined. @HS2DirectMed any insights?

WashU decisions came out today! Check portal

got UPitt interview!

Any update on NJMS? Are all the interview already sent out or they are coming soon?

@ljames6 I am a GAP interview invite and am a finalist for WASHU combined. I am 99% sure that my genuine interest in science, community service, and writing sold me to the adcoms (through my awards, essays, and rec letters–esp. from my research mentor), as my standardized test scores (APs and SATs) aren’t special at all (esp. as an asian). But then again, that’s my opinion and individual case.

@penkid I wasn’t contacted by NJMS and am curious about when the interviews will be

@tenderp I see. I suppose it’s just the appeal your application gives to the committee. Thanks for the response.

Got an interview invitation email from Pitt GAP this afternoon after rejections from Case and Rochester last month.

For all the applicants who got U Pitt and Wash U interviews, Congratulations!!! Those are the top medical schools. Good Luck with interviews. For future applicants, if you apply the top BS/MD programs, you must have research experience.

@HS2DirectMed You must be amazon! I can’t wait to see your STAT and which school you will choose to go.